Project 56

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Mechanics

Speed, forces, energy, and momentum.

Waves

Wave equation, EM spectrum, sound, and echoes.

Electricity

Circuits, Ohm's law, power, and energy costs.

Thermal Physics

Heat transfer, specific heat, latent heat, and states of matter.

Magnetism

Magnetic fields, motors, induction, and transformers.

Atomic & Nuclear

Atomic structure, radioactivity, half-life, and nuclear energy.

Space & Astrophysics

Solar system, stars, Big Bang, and the expanding universe.

Investigations

Guided discovery activities - explore physics laws through experiments.

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📖 Formula Booklet

Official MYP Physics formula reference & data sheet.

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See how you rank against other students.

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Investigation Skills

Criterion B & C - variables, hypotheses, method design, reliability & evaluation.

Criterion B/C

Flashcards

Review key concepts and formulas with spaced repetition.

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📋 Assessment Criteria Guide

Understand Criteria A–D: what examiners look for, band descriptors, and tips for each level.

Assessment

Past Paper Generator

IB-style exam papers with context-based multi-part questions across all topics.

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IB MYP eAssessment Style

Full Paper Mode

7 context-based questions (one per topic), 120 minutes + 5 min reading time, IB grade 1-7.

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Mechanics

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Lessons

Forces & Motion

Speed, acceleration, and Newton's laws.

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Energy & Momentum

Kinetic energy, GPE, and conservation of momentum.

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Work, Power & Efficiency

Energy transfer, rate of work, and useful output.

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Pressure & Density

Pressure in solids, liquids, and gases.

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Measurement in Science

SI units, prefixes, errors, and experimental skills.

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Density & Matter

Density, states of matter, and the particle model.

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Energy Sources & Environment

Renewable, non-renewable, and environmental impact.

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Mixed Practice

All mechanics topics - speed, forces, energy, momentum, and SUVAT.

Forces & Motion

Speed, acceleration, weight, and resultant forces.

Energy & Momentum

KE, GPE, work done, power, and momentum.

Measurement in Science

SI units, prefixes, significant figures, and uncertainties.

Density

Density calculations, floating, sinking, and displacement.

Energy Sources

Renewable, non-renewable, efficiency, and environmental impact.

Mechanics Mastery

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Waves

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Wave Properties

Types of waves and the wave equation.

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EM Spectrum & Sound

Electromagnetic waves, sound, and echoes.

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Reflection, Refraction & Lenses

How light behaves at boundaries.

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Interference & Diffraction

Wave superposition and bending around obstacles.

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Mixed Practice

All waves topics - wave equation, EM spectrum, sound, and more.

Wave Properties

Wave equation, frequency, period, and wave types.

EM & Sound

EM spectrum, sound speed, echoes, and refraction.

Waves Mastery

Adaptive practice across all wave skills.

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Electricity

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Circuits & Resistance

Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits.

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Electrical Power & Energy

Power calculations and the cost of electricity.

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Electrostatics & Electric Fields

Static charge, Coulomb's law, and electric fields.

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AC, DC & Semiconductors

Alternating and direct current, diodes, and LEDs.

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Mixed Practice

All electricity topics - Ohm's law, circuits, power, and energy costs.

Circuits & Resistance

Ohm's law, series and parallel resistance, circuit symbols.

Power & Energy Cost

Power calculations, kWh, energy bills, and fuses.

Electricity Mastery

Adaptive practice across all electricity skills.

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Thermal Physics

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Lessons

Heat Transfer

Conduction, convection, radiation, and specific heat.

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States of Matter

Particle model, state changes, and latent heat.

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Gas Laws

Boyle's, Charles's, and the ideal gas equation.

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Thermodynamics & Internal Energy

Energy in systems, laws of thermodynamics, and efficiency.

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Mixed Practice

All thermal topics - heat transfer, specific heat, latent heat, and states.

Heat & Transfer

Specific heat, temperature conversion, and conduction/convection/radiation.

States & Changes

States of matter, latent heat, and cooling curves.

Thermal Mastery

Adaptive practice across all thermal skills.

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Magnetism

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Magnetic Fields

Poles, field lines, and electromagnets.

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Motors & Induction

Motor effect, electromagnetic induction, and transformers.

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Lenz’s Law & Eddy Currents

Opposing induced currents and real-world applications.

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Magnetic Materials & Applications

Ferro/para/diamagnetism, hysteresis, and technology.

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Mixed Practice

All magnetism topics - fields, motors, induction, and transformers.

Fields & Motors

Magnet properties, electromagnets, motor force, and Fleming's LHR.

Induction

Electromagnetic induction, generators, transformers, and Lenz's law.

Magnetism Mastery

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Atomic & Nuclear

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Lessons

Atomic Structure

Protons, neutrons, electrons, and isotopes.

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Radioactivity

Alpha, beta, gamma decay and half-life.

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Fission, Fusion & Power

Nuclear reactions, chain reactions, and energy generation.

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Binding Energy & Mass Defect

E = mc², mass defect, and nuclear stability.

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Mixed Practice

All atomic topics - structure, decay, half-life, and nuclear energy.

Decay & Radiation

Radiation types, alpha/beta decay, and half-life calculations.

Nuclear Energy

Fission, fusion, E=mc², binding energy, and safety.

Atomic Mastery

Adaptive practice across all atomic skills.

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Space & Astrophysics

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The Solar System

Planets, gravity, and orbits.

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Stars & Cosmology

Star life cycles, the Big Bang, and the expanding universe.

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Stellar Remnants & Exotic Objects

White dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, and pulsars.

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Exoplanets & Astrobiology

Finding planets beyond our solar system and the search for life.

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Mixed Practice

All space topics - solar system, stars, Big Bang, and cosmology.

Solar System

Planets, weight on other worlds, orbits, and gravity.

Stars & Cosmology

Star lifecycle, HR diagram, redshift, and Big Bang evidence.

Space Mastery

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Forces & Motion

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Energy & Momentum

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Measurement in Science

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Density

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Energy Sources

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Wave Properties

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EM & Sound

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Circuits & Resistance

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Power & Energy Cost

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Heat & Transfer

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States & Changes

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Fields & Motors

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Induction

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Decay & Radiation

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Nuclear Energy

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Solar System

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Stars & Cosmology

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Investigations

Guided discovery activities

Hooke's Law

Discover the relationship between force and spring extension.

Investigation

Pendulum Period

Explore how length affects the period of a pendulum.

Investigation

Radioactive Decay

Simulate radioactive decay and discover the half-life formula.

Investigation

Ohm's Law

Vary voltage and current to discover V = IR.

Investigation

Cooling Curve

Track temperature changes and identify state change plateaux.

Investigation

Hooke's Law Investigation

Discover F = kx

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Pendulum Investigation

Discover T = 2π√(L/g)

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Radioactive Decay Simulation

Discover N = N₀×(½)ⁿ

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Ohm's Law Discovery

Discover V = IR

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Cooling Curve Investigation

Explore state changes and latent heat

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Investigation Skills

Criterion B & C - IB MYP eAssessment

Practice Questions

Variables, hypotheses, methods, reliability, safety, graphs & evaluation.

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Criterion B/C Practice

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Progress Dashboard

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Learning Pathway

Your guided route through Physics

MYP Physics

Formula Sheet & Data Booklet

For use during the course and in examinations

Metric Multipliers

Prefix	Symbol	Value
tera	T	\(10^{12}\)
giga	G	\(10^{9}\)
mega	M	\(10^{6}\)
kilo	k	\(10^{3}\)
deci	d	\(10^{-1}\)
centi	c	\(10^{-2}\)
milli	m	\(10^{-3}\)
micro	μ	\(10^{-6}\)
nano	n	\(10^{-9}\)
pico	p	\(10^{-12}\)

Mechanics

Density	\(\rho = \dfrac{m}{V}\)
Speed / Velocity	\(v = \dfrac{d}{t}\)
Acceleration	\(a = \dfrac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}\)
Force	\(F = ma\)
Weight	\(W = mg\)
SUVAT 1	\(v = u + at\)
SUVAT 2	\(s = ut + \tfrac{1}{2}at^2\)
SUVAT 3	\(v^2 = u^2 + 2as\)
SUVAT 4	\(s = \dfrac{(v + u)t}{2}\)
Momentum	\(p = mv\)
Pressure	\(p = \dfrac{F}{A}\)
Work done	\(W = Fs\)
Kinetic energy	\(KE = \tfrac{1}{2}mv^2\)
Gravitational PE	\(GPE = mgh\)
Power	\(P = \dfrac{W}{t}\)
Efficiency	\(\eta = \dfrac{\text{useful output}}{\text{total input}} \times 100\%\)

Waves

Wave speed	\(v = f\lambda\)
Frequency	\(f = \dfrac{1}{T}\)
Period	\(T = \dfrac{1}{f}\)

Electricity

Current	\(I = \dfrac{Q}{t}\)
Voltage (EMF)	\(V = \dfrac{E}{Q}\)
Ohm's Law	\(V = IR\)
Resistance (series)	\(R_T = R_1 + R_2 + \ldots\)
Resistance (parallel)	\(\dfrac{1}{R_T} = \dfrac{1}{R_1} + \dfrac{1}{R_2} + \ldots\)
Power	\(P = VI = I^2R = \dfrac{V^2}{R}\)
Energy	\(E = Pt = VIt\)

Thermal Physics

Specific heat capacity	\(Q = mc\Delta T\)
Specific latent heat	\(Q = mL\)

Magnetism

Transformer equation

\(\dfrac{V_p}{V_s} = \dfrac{N_p}{N_s}\)

Constants

Gravitational field strength (Earth)	\(g = 9.8\;\text{N/kg}\) (or \(\text{m/s}^2\))
Speed of light	\(c = 3.0 \times 10^8\;\text{m/s}\)
Speed of sound in air	\(\approx 340\;\text{m/s}\)

Flashcards

Spaced repetition review

Project 56 - Physics

Interactive IB MYP Physics practice with 37 activities, 34 guided lessons, and a past paper generator. Covers all seven core physics topics for the IB Middle Years Programme sciences curriculum.

Topics Covered

Mechanics - Density, balanced and unbalanced forces, Newton's laws, motion graphs, SUVAT equations, momentum, pressure, work, energy transfers, power, and efficiency
Waves - Wave speed, frequency, period, wavelength, transverse and longitudinal waves, reflection, refraction, diffraction, sound, and the electromagnetic spectrum
Electricity - Current, voltage, resistance, Ohm's law, electrical power and energy, series and parallel circuits, and circuit analysis
Thermal Physics - Specific heat capacity, specific latent heat, states of matter, the particle model, and thermal energy transfers
Magnetism - Magnetic fields, electromagnets, the motor effect, electromagnetic induction, and transformers
Atomic & Nuclear Physics - Atomic structure, radioactive decay (alpha, beta, gamma), half-life calculations, nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion
Astrophysics - The Solar System, stellar evolution, the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, galaxies, and the expanding universe

How It Works

Practice with dynamically generated questions that provide instant marking and detailed worked solutions. Each trainer adapts to your level, and guided lessons break down concepts with diagrams, examples, and interactive practice. Track your progress across all topics with the built-in performance dashboard.

Key Features

Official IB MYP sciences formula sheet with SI units and metric multipliers
Past paper generator with multiple exam contexts and question styles
Step-by-step worked solutions for every question
Practice history and performance tracking
Dark mode and accessibility options

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